Please join us on Friday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. for the dedication of the new backstop at Freeman Field. It's an exciting milestone for the Bomber baseball program, and I'd love for our most loyal supporters to celebrate in person.

Ithaca College president Tom Rochon will be there, as will members of our current team, Bomber baseball alumni, and other friends of IC baseball.

RSVP by July 10 by registering online at icalumni.net/backstopdedication or by calling Belinda McGill at (607) 274-1388. Information about lodging is available at ithaca.edu/backstop/dedication. Don't delay in booking your hotel rooms -- group rates for two of the hotels are guaranteed only through Sunday, July 1.

If you have questions about the event or have special needs, you may contact Belinda by phone or by email at bmcgill@ithaca.edu.

I hope to see you July 20.

Sincerely,

George Valesente '66, M.S. '75
Head Coach, Baseball